Prospect of ASEM: A Bet on EU and ASEAN as Possible pPillars in Asian (Maritime) Security

Pierre Ferrebeuf & Dr Eric Frécon

In this article the authors argue that there has always been an underestimated legitimacy for the EU to be an actor in Asian security. If it will take to deepen first initiatives and finding new paths towards close cooperation, asserting that the EU has now the opportunity to take advantage of a new context.

Prospects on Cambodia’s Chairmanship of ASEM Summit 2020

Dr. Sok Siphana

In this article the author outlines the importance and expectations that come with hosting ASEM 2020 in Cambodia. He lists the benefits that ASEM holds for the country and why it is an important opportunity. Furthermore, he asks the question on what lies ahead leading to the Summit, since a lot of things are happening in the world at the present moment, such as growing economic uncertainties and destabilizing factors.

Behind the Scenes of Uganda’s Refugee Policy

A Field Report from Rhino Refugee Settlement

In a visit to Rhino Refugee Settlement, KAS and Hon. Andreas Lämmel had the opportunity to gather first-hand insights into Uganda’s globally applauded refugee policy. Despite huge numbers and restricted resources, the international laudatio seems justified with thorough organisational structures in place. A field report.

Collected Works of EHU Political Science Graduates

Politics and Society in Belarus

This is a joint publication of the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the European Humanities University and Belarus Country Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. This publication has been made possible thanks to the financial support of Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Sole responsibility for facts or opinions expressed in this publication lies with the authors. The European Humanities University and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation assume no responsibility either for the information contained in the publication or any subsequent use of it.

Independence of the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) in danger?

The temporary suspension of a journalist, a five-hour stop and the question of who pulls the strings, where and why

It is the most serious crisis in the Bulgarian media landscape for a long time. For several days, the Bulgarian National Radio rules the headlines. The temporary transfer of a longtime presenter shows the political influence on the work of public service broadcasting in Bulgaria. The protest of colleagues and listeners, however, shows the awareness of being able to defend against it.

The High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development

Reviewing the Review Mechanism

The High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at the level of heads of state and government, took place from 24 to 25 September 2019. It was the first meeting of the HLPF at this level since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in September 2015. In addition to the review of the current state of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this summit also served as opportunity to evaluate the HLPF with regards to its effectiveness as monitoring mechanism of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Österreich vor den Wahlen

Vorwahlbericht zu den Nationalratswahlen 2019

Am 29. September 2019 werden in Österreich die vorgezogenen Wahlen zum Nationalrat, dem österreichischen Parlament, abgehalten. Diese wurden nötig aufgrund eines auf Ibiza gedrehten Videos, das die Republik erschütterte. Infolge der Veröffentlichung entstand eine politische Krise, wie es sie in der Zweiten Republik Österreichs noch nicht gab. Knapp eine Woche vor den Wahlen, scheinen die Ergebnisse schon festzustehen – nicht aber, wie die nächste Regierung aussehen könnte.

Der Stand der fortgeschrittenen Dezentralisierung in Marokko

In der arabischen Publikation wird der aktuelle Stand der Dezentralisierung in Marokko ausführlich dargestellt.

Unklarer Wahlausgang

Neuwahlen in Israel enden in Pattsituation

Es hat nicht gereicht. Trotz aller Anstrengungen hat Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu sein Ziel verfehlt, eine Mehrheit aus rechten und ultraorthodoxen Parteien in der Knesset zu bekommen. Damit zeichnet sich eine schwierige Regierungsbildung ab.

"Ein großer Teil der israelischen Bevölkerung findet, dass 10 Jahre Netanjahu genug sind"

Dr. Alexander Brakel im Interview zur Parlamentswahl in Israel

Nachdem im April schon einmal in Israel gewählt worden war, hat der erneute Urnengang wieder keinen eindeutigen Sieger hervorgebracht. Es gibt ein Patt zwischen der rechts-konservativen Likud-Partei von Benjamin Netanjahu und dem Mitte-Bündnis Blau-Weiß von Ex-Militärchef Benny Gantz. Beide Seiten können nicht allein regieren und müssen sich nach Koalitionspartnern umsehen. Der Leiter des Jerusalem-Büros der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Dr. Alexander Brakel, erläutert im kas.de-Interview das Wahlergebnis.